Education
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April 7, 2021Three visionary leaders are advancing innovative solutions to achieve education equity for all
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March 12, 2021The work to re-imagine city schools and protect the Gulf Coast is creating hope and opportunity
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August 27, 2020At Arkansas Arts Academy, an integrated arts education connects students to cultural institutions
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February 24, 2020Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, helps students build real-world skills and connections to their community
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February 24, 2020At Thaden School in Bentonville, Arkansas, students learn in interactive classrooms and can take their education on a trajectory that lets them follow their passions. The Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students in the region receive a great education at a school that fits their individual needs.
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January 7, 2020Great schools open a world of opportunity for students. In Northwest Arkansas, the Walton Family Foundation is working to ensure all students receive a high-quality education at the school where they can learn best, while giving teachers the freedom and flexibility to put kids first. Because the region’s future belongs to its children, we’re supporting innovators, school leaders and teachers who are creating vibrant and dynamic educational options that meet the individual needs of students.
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August 12, 2019In Northwest Arkansas, RootED NWA is helping diverse communities understand and access the school options available for their kids
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January 9, 2019Building Civic Capacity for the Tennessee Achievement School District
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January 9, 2019High-Poverty Neighborhoods with Limited Educational Options
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December 6, 2018What do millennial parents think of public schools?
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December 6, 2018What do millennial parents expect from public schools?
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December 4, 2018We found that millennial parents are open to a wide range of methods to hold schools accountable for making sure students are learning properly. We were interested in who millennial parents believe should be held accountable when a school is not living up to that responsibility. We asked our focus groups, “What should happen if a school is consistently failing?”
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November 20, 2018In the Little Rock School District, educators are bringing lessons to life through project-based learning
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August 30, 2018A university program creates a pipeline to opportunity for high school students
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May 21, 2018At the Rogers Honors Academy, students gain skills needed to unlock college opportunities
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May 21, 2018Launched by Rogers Public Schools in 2017 with support from the Walton Family Foundation, Rogers Honors Academy helps high school students prepare themselves academically for top-tier colleges and to find the one best suited to their skills and interests.